YEARLY HIGH
1.4900 MNT
YEARLY LOW
1.1468 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3231 MNT

2016 BIF to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1.1468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3432 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2788 to the December average rate of 1.4783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4900 was up 14.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,450 MNT
2015 Average 6,278 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 5,734 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,716.19 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5043
1.1923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MNT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2815, compared to 1.3647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1387 MNT (High: 1.2855 / Low: 1.1468). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 MNT (High: 1.2923 / Low: 1.2701).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1387
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0608 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4783) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1967 (+15.35%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4783
2015 Avg (December) 1.2816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2923 1.2701 1.2788
February 1.3065 1.2806 1.2939
March 1.3189 1.2918 1.3083
April 1.3260 1.2776 1.2950
May 1.3006 1.2754 1.2870
June 1.2855 1.1468 1.2262
July 1.2425 1.1918 1.2183
August 1.3599 1.2469 1.3119
September 1.3719 1.3226 1.3443
October 1.4248 1.3589 1.3831
November 1.4729 1.4215 1.4526
December 1.4900 1.4634 1.4783